How Big Is Brisbane?
Brisbane covers approximately 1,343 square kilometers (518 square miles). It is a city in Australia. That's roughly the same size as Los Angeles.
Brisbane on the Map
Brisbane's Geography
Brisbane is a city in Australia. Drag it across the map above to see its footprint over any country, state, or city.
How Far Across Is Brisbane?
Brisbane stretches approximately 71 km (44 mi) from north to south — roughly the length of Lake Tahoe, and 77 km (48 mi) from east to west — roughly the width of the San Francisco Bay Area. At highway speeds, it would take roughly 1 hours to drive across.
Similar in Size
How Big Is Brisbane Compared to Well-Known Places?
| Place | Area | vs Brisbane |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 619 km² (239 sq mi) | 2.2× smaller |
| Toronto | 630 km² (243 sq mi) | 2.1× smaller |
| New York City | 781 km² (302 sq mi) | 42% smaller |
| Los Angeles | 1,215 km² (469 sq mi) | about the same size |
| Brisbane | 1,343 km² (518 sq mi) | — |
| London | 1,572 km² (607 sq mi) | 17% larger |
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Brisbane at a Glance
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Area | 1,343 km² (518 sq mi) |
| Country | Australia |